Matthews Elementary (in Matthews) Christmas Program 2012

The Fourth and fifth grade classes kicked off the program by singing "White Christmas," "The First Noel" and "God Bless Ye Merry Gentlemen/We Three Kings."

Members of the fourth and fifth grades perform for a full house at the Matthews Gymnasium in Matthews.

Kansas and Gabrielle Johnson, Samantha McElroy and Jordyn Dunn performed a dance routine to "Let It Snow."

Samantha McElroy sways to the music.

Kindergarten and first grade students rang and sang "Jingle Bells."

Kindergarten and first graders perform an enthusiastic rendition of "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer."

Many parents captured the moment to share later with family and friends.

Youngsters sing and show that Santa knows if you are sleeping.

It wasn't just the halls that were decked out during the program, but the youngsters as well.

Second and third graders perform the "12 Days of Christmas."

Singers were all smiles as the program prepared to begin Friday afternoon.